How Islamophobia has become Israel's Trojan Horse to win over westerners
How Islamophobia has become Israel's Trojan Horse to win over westerners Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:31 Netanyahu and his ministers now work to turn European fear of Muslims into political capital Protesters stand behind a banner reading 'islamophobia, fascist gangrene' during a rally against Islamophobia, in Paris on 11 May 2025 (AFP) On Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister…
Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister, Amichai Chikli, has admitted that Islamophobia serves as a Trojan Horse to win over Westerners to support Israel. This strategy is aimed at turning the fear of radical Islam into political capital for the Israeli government. Chikli has courted far-right parties in France, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands, all of which have hostility towards immigration and Islam.
In October 2025, Chikli invited Tommy Robinson, a controversial far-right figure, to Israel, further connecting Islamophobia to Israeli interests. Chikli claims that Israel is fighting against the "red-green alliance" of progressive left and Islam, positioning Israel as a frontline defender against this perceived threat.
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